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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 12, 2020Child molestation suspect on Maricopa County’s ‘Most Wanted’ list arrested
A suspect on Maricopa County's 'Most Wanted' list was arrested in Springfield, Missouri, after nine months on the run, authorities announced on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 12, 2020Scottsdale police arrest 2 more in connection with summer looting
Scottsdale police announced Friday that two more people have been arrested in connection with the riots that took place in downtown Scottsdale in late May.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 12, 2020Arizona reports 605 new coronavirus cases, 27 more deaths
Arizona health officials reported 605 new coronavirus cases and 27 deaths Saturday, putting the state's totals at 208,128 infections and 5,315 deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 12, 2020FBI arrests suspect accused of robbing 7 metro Phoenix banks
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested a suspect accused of robbing seven metro Phoenix banks between June and August.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 12, 2020Arizona tribal leader says accurate census is ‘life and death’ issue
Gila River Indian Community Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis told a House panel that an accurate Census count could be a “matter of life and death” for tribal communities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 11, 2020Grand Canyon’s Silver Bridge reopens after structural concerns addressed
A bridge hikers use to cross the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon reopened Friday after closing earlier in the week due to structural concerns.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 11, 2020Arizona reports 521 new coronavirus cases, 15 more deaths
Arizona health officials reported 521 new coronavirus cases and 15 more deaths on Friday, putting the state's totals at 207,523 infections and 5,288 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 11, 2020Scottsdale-based Axon purchases 73 acres of state land for headquarters
Axon Enterprises purchased nearly 74 acres of land on the southeast corner of Hayden Road and the Loop 101, where the Taser makers will build a new headquarters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 11, 2020MCSO deputy charged with stalking, threatening Tempe police employees
A deputy with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office was arrested Thursday for stalking city of Tempe employees, including police staff.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 11, 2020Construction to transform Gilbert Potato Barn begins this fall
The Old Potato Barn in Gilbert will be transformed into the Higley Barns, a multimillion-dollar mixed-use development site.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2020Arizona State University reports 83 new coronavirus cases
ASU reported 83 new coronavirus cases Thursday night, bringing the school’s total number of positive tests among students and staff since Aug. 1. to 1,385.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2020Phoenix firefighters extinguish blaze at assisted living facility
The Phoenix Fire Department was able to help 27 residents to safety while crews extinguished a multi-unit blaze at an assisted living facility.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2020Northbound SR 51 opened near Bethany Home Road after crash
The northbound lanes of SR 51 are open at Bethany Home Road after a crash. All northbound traffic was being directed to exit the freeway.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2020Senate candidate Mark Kelly sees bipartisanship as politics’ best hope
Democratic Senate hopeful Mark Kelly said Thursday even though he's a newcomer to politics, he believes bipartisan is the best way to operate in Washington, D.C.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2020With COVID benchmarks met, more Valley schools reopening classrooms
More school districts are announcing plans to return to in-person learning as Maricopa County continues to meet all three coronavirus benchmarks recommended for a safe return.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2020Arizona reports 461 new coronavirus cases, 22 additional deaths
Arizona health officials reported 461 new coronavirus cases and 22 more deaths on Thursday, putting the state's totals at 207,002 infections and 5,273 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2020Phoenix passes on proposed Black Lives Matter street mural
The city of Phoenix has turned down a proposal for a Black Lives Matter mural on a downtown street, citing regulations and safety concerns.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2020Valley philanthropists launch Ballet Arizona coronavirus relief fund
The Ballet Arizona COVID-19 Recovery and Relief fund is designed to raise $1 million to help dancers who have been impacted by the pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2020
Scottsdale Unified votes for phased return to in-person classes
The Scottsdale Unified School District voted to allow students to return to in-person learning. Students who wish to return to campus can start next week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2020Former MCSO detective arrested in operation to catch sexual predators
A former Maricopa County Sheriff's Office detective was one of five suspects arrested in the past two weeks as part of an operation in Pinal County targeting sexual predators, officials said Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 20202 Arizona men accused of selling meth, weapons misconduct
An Arizona grand jury has indicted two men on multiple drug and weapons charges involving methamphetamine and high-powered rifles.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2020Q&A with Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams on protests, progress
After a spring and summer of protests, lawsuits and accusations of excessive use of force, Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams said Wednesday her department continues to make strides in community relations.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Sep 9, 2020
Here’s how to commemorate 9/11 through acts of service from home
Nonprofit group 9/11 Day is making Americans aware of ways to safely commemorate Friday's National Day of Service and Remembrance amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2020Arizona reports 496 new coronavirus cases, 30 more deaths
Arizona health officials reported 496 new coronavirus cases and 30 more deaths on Wednesday, putting the state's totals at 206,541 infections and 5,251 fatalities.